We are looking for a two week holiday mid to end of september and are thinking of the dominican republic, first question is what about hurricanes, we are mid forties like some life, enjoy decent food, and (quite) a few drinks, like to relax in the sun during the day, preferably on the beach, would like a hotel with a choice of bars/places to eat and a resort with a good beach
Would be grateful for any help as we dont have a clue
I'd have a look at the Iberostar Costa Dorada or the Gran ventana in the north both of which are right on the beach and offer great value for money - the gran ventana more so as it is bigger than the ICD has has a breat choice of bars and restaurants which are all included in the all inclusive package.
went to dom rep 3 yrs. ago stayed at the riu merenguie in bahia maihon in the north of the island.
well worth a look, fantastic resort of 3 5* wonderful hotels.
on the beach , good choice of restaurants, all inclusive , and some 4 pools to choose from.
i would highly recommend this place to you.
good searching.
Eifion.
We normally stay at the Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, but any Iberostar is good out there...another good hotel is the Casa Del Mar. This year we have booked a new hotel Rui Palace Punta Cana its exclusive to Thomson and is an premium ala carte hotel...
Whatever hotel you chose the Domincans are really friendly. IMHO book 4* or above as we went 3* on our first visit and there was a huge difference. the IHD is 5* and the CDM is 4*+. the RPPC is 5* too...in fact there are not many 3* on the south coast.
Juan Dolio is not very nice so I wouldnt bother looking there...
Its worth noting that TC fly to Punta Cana on inbound then onto Peurto Plata and on return they do the same there are. They also contract out these flights to Excel Airways. Thomson fly direct as do First Choice but some flights from FC only go from Gatwick or Manchester so check the brochure first.
We went to the Gran Ventana in January 07, recommend it, food great and beach location.
Good luck
Kazee
Would recommend this hotel to anyone. Myself, husband and family members went in May. situated right on the beach. The beach here is ten times better than the north Playa Dorada , you must venture to the beach stalls and barter. We will go back here someday again. Think we had to go to the disco for a drink after 11 though, but that was our ONLY snag.
a trip to Saona Island on a catamaran is a must its breathtaking!!!
Been to the DR several times and we're heading back there in 9 days I would recommend the east or south coast for the caribbean seas as they are calmer than the north. We usually stay at the Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus in Bayahibe but this year we have opted for a shorter transfer and we are staying at the Rui Palace Punta Cana. Will put a full review up when we get back.
sunscape was the best for us....
hurricanes.. i think dom rep is one of the least hit places??
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